A85/100
CANDO CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,115 people · North Dakota
Water Source
Purchased Groundwater
County
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System ID
ND4800152
Violations
7
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.015 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Over Limit |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2019.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About CANDO CITY OF
Is CANDO CITY OF water safe to drink?
CANDO CITY OF water receives a grade of A (85/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CANDO CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CANDO CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does CANDO CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, CANDO CITY OF has 7 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2019. Violation types include MR, MON, Other.
How many people does CANDO CITY OF serve?
CANDO CITY OF serves approximately 1,115 people, North Dakota. The system provides water to 1 community: Cando.
What type of water does CANDO CITY OF provide?
CANDO CITY OF sources its water from purchased groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is ND4800152.
How does CANDO CITY OF compare to other utilities in North Dakota?
CANDO CITY OF scores 85/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our North Dakota state page for a full comparison of water systems.